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Published 16 days ago

Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

  • Thousands of Georgians, including Jafaridze, protest outside parliament, fearing a bill jeopardizing EU membership and aligning with the Kremlin.
  • Georgian Dream party pushes a "foreign agent" law similar to Russia, requiring funded organizations to register as such or face fines.
  • Critics argue the law targets media and civil society, aiming to maintain power before waning party faces elections in October.
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Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to

16 days ago·United States
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Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union

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Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

After spending his days making wine in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Tsotne Jafaridze returns home to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and begins his new routine. He packs goggles, a gas mask and enough water and snacks to last several hours. He has another long night ahead.

15 days ago·Atlanta, United States
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Georgian PM calls U.S. criticism of draft 'foreign agents' law false

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected on Friday U.S. criticism of a draft "foreign agents" law, saying Washington's statements on the issue were false and reminiscent of earlier meddling which had fuelled violence. Read full story

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Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After spending his days making wine in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Tsotne Jafaridze returns home to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and begins his new routine. He packs goggles, a gas mask and enough water and snacks to last several hours. He has another long night ahead. Jafaridze is among thousands of Georgians who have for the past month gathered each night outside the country’s parliament, facing do…

15 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States
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Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After spending his days making wine in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Tsotne Jafaridze returns home to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and begins his new routine. He packs goggles, a gas mask and enough water and snacks to last several hours. He has another long night ahead. Jafaridze is among thousands of Georgians who have for the past month gathered each night outside the country’s parliament, facing do…

15 days ago·Idaho Falls, United States
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